UPDAF helicopter crashes, two dead
According to the army spokesperson, Brig. Richard Karemire, the Jet Ranger helicopter was on a training mission at the time it crashed in Bulo, Butambala.
ACCIDENT
A Uganda People's Defence Air Force (UPDAF) helicopter has crashed, killing the two crew members who were on board.
According to the army spokesperson, Brig. Richard Karemire, the Jet Ranger helicopter was on a training mission at the time it crashed in Bulo, Butambala. The cause of the accident is not yet known.
We regret to inform that a UPDAF Jet Ranger on a training mission has https://t.co/tGvFpSpS24 had two crew members. Sadly, no one has survived.Investigation into the cause has started.Condolences to their families and the enire UPDF fraternity.
— Brig RichardKaremire (@UPDFspokespersn) January 28, 2020
"Investigation into the cause has started. Condolences to their families and the entire UPDF fraternity," Karemire posted on his official Twitter account.